"Cincinnati is a good, really young team that is playing well. It would be fun," said Woodson...

"Cincinnati is a good, really young team that is playing well. It would be fun," said Woodson during Sunday’s NFLPA Legends Brunch. "It’s always fun to be with young guys in the secondary. It’s a good nucleus and coaching staff. Marvin has to make a decision of how it would fit in with his coaching staff and players and Mike Zimmer is going to have some say in that. We just have to wait and see how it works out."

Joe Reedy caught up with Rod Woodson in Indianapolis.

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The fact

they haven’t already announced him to be the DB coach surprises me. The second Coyle left, I figured it was a done deal for Woodson to be here. Makes me wonder if Marvin is waiting after tonight’s game to make contact with someone.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 1:14 PM EST reply actions

Don't know who...neither secondary is very good

by Mexal on Feb 5, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

thinking same thing

there are 6000 guys out there that he could get to come to cincy….The fact that he hasnt announced anything yet gives me the impression he is waiting for someone….

"Mahmoud, Kim Jong, 86 ya sh__ bitches, or Ima do it fo ya"...Luther...Obama's anger translator

by ticalcaldwell on Feb 5, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

Woodson may be waiting for the Bengals to pick up some more talent for the secondary from free agency before he decides.

Paul Brown Stadium, where everyone's hopes go to die.

by DTFCPDX on Feb 5, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

He should be

confident in his ability to coach people up.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions

True, but how much can you coach up Crocker, Mays, Sands, Ghee, etc. before realizing you have to move on and get more talented personnel?

Paul Brown Stadium, where everyone's hopes go to die.

by DTFCPDX on Feb 5, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions

He will be announced next week after the Super Bowl. All eyes are on Indy now.

by sofakingood on Feb 5, 2012 1:18 PM EST reply actions

Every team is making hirings this week.

Business doesn’t stop other teams because there’s a game. Outside of Cincy, no one will notice/care about Woodson’s hiring.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions

I hope the Bengals are weighing their options. Just because Woodson was a great player and have ties to Marvin doesnt mean he will be a great fit with this coaching staff. With that being said, I hope he is the guy they choose.

by EPK1979 on Feb 5, 2012 2:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions

And

I dont think they are waiting on tonights game. Most lateral moves are blocked by teams unless it maybe an asst to a secondary coach for either team but I dont see that either.

by EPK1979 on Feb 5, 2012 2:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Do we still need a LB coach?

Maybe they wanna get the possible addition to the defense together to make sure they all mesh. So maybe Marvin is waiting for the opportunity to hire the LB coach and then DB coach together. Dunno. Just a possibility. If I’m wrong about the LB coach then disregard my rambling.

by Cincinnati222 on Feb 5, 2012 2:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions

That's a possibility.

I don’t see any obvious connections with these two teams and Marvin. Then again, we never knew who Jay Gruden was a year ago. Maybe Marvin has something up his sleeve.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions

Im pretty sure you are right.

And I didnt think about that. That may be the situation.

by EPK1979 on Feb 5, 2012 2:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Maybe it's Zimmer that has the connections?

by Cincinnati222 on Feb 5, 2012 2:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Dhani for LB coach!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul Brown Stadium, where everyone's hopes go to die.

by DTFCPDX on Feb 5, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

dhani has way to much going for him to be a low paid linebacker coach.

by JCompton41 on Feb 5, 2012 4:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Coughlin,Belechick and Zimmer

All coached under Parcells, so there could be some connections.

by EPK1979 on Feb 5, 2012 2:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions

If you can hire a HOF player to coach his position you should sign him.

It seems to me that Zimmer has his eyes on someone else who might be coaching in the SB.

Kenneth Lewis Moore

by lightskin350 on Feb 5, 2012 7:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions

My picks for 1st and 2nd rd of draft.

1st pick Kirkpatrick if he’s there. If not Jenkins. At 21. Decastro or Barron. If Decastro is there go Decastro. And for 2nd rd. if Doug Martin is there we need to take him. I really like this guys motor. Def a capable AFC N running back! I’m getting too excited. I am ready for this draft now!

by Bengalsredsvictim on Feb 5, 2012 10:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions

If DeCastro falls to #17, much less #21...

something went wrong with the draft.

by KSE on Feb 5, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions

If Woodson wants to come here

We need to get him.I think he can do a good job with our secondary

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Feb 6, 2012 8:45 AM EST reply actions

My gut still says

that the hires were “We know who we want, but they’re busy on Sunday.”

That doesn’t have to be a coach. Was Rod Woodson broadcasting for someone?

My gut tells me it would be a great hire. Any time you get a hall of famer at a position to coach your guys, you’re a step up.

This is why it’s a shame Ray Lewis didn’t retire. Even with zero direct coaching experience, he’s been coaching the defense from on the field for years, and what he could have done for the Bengals’ backers is mind boggling. Marvin has described him as being like a son.

Zimmer plus Ray Lewis plus Woodson, plus the potential Polamalu-lite impact of someone like Mark Barron and the Bengals D could have shocked people in 2012.

If “Outside Linebackers Coach” to “Linebackers Coach” is enough of an upward step to get Kevin Greene away from Green Bay, then I think that would be amazing as well.

by Skyhook on Feb 6, 2012 9:07 AM EST reply actions